Sergio Ramos once again declares himself “callable” for choice. The Camas player backtracked after making a statement on his social networks on February 23, warning that “it is time to say goodbye to the national team, to our beloved and exciting Red.”

The thing is The decision to return is not up to him. And Luis de la Fuente, the person who had to decide this, had already made the decision at that moment and conveyed it personally to the player, as Ramos publicly confirmed. For different reasons that are not only related to strict sports performance, the player from Haro decided to open the windows, revive the atmosphere of the team and bet on youngsters whom he knows very well.

In addition, De la Fuente, as before, led the team to win the Nations League, won a silver medal at the Olympics and won several Under-21 and Under-19 European Cups… And this has been his success since being named manager. strengthened its position. was questioned on his behalf Lack of experience in clubs. But the Nations League also gave him more support to confront this issue that has become his biggest workhorse. On the day he was introduced as coach, Riojan answered nine questions about Sergio Ramos and the decision not to call him up.

A perfect defense

In these ten months electoral numbers are difficult to improve. Spain won the Nations League and qualified for the European Championship in Germany. They won eight of nine matches, in which De la Fuente scored 20 goals, and kept a clean sheet in six of nine matches in terms of defense, which is Ramos’ area of ​​influence. A very high record, considering that rivals like Haaland’s Norway, Italy or Croatia are measured against. This also happens The central position is the position that records the least movementA hard core consisting of Laporte, Le Normad, David García, Pau Torres and Real Madrid player Nacho. Players that the coach trusts and who meet the coach’s expectations.

Beyond sport, De la Fuente insists: caring about people. He reminded his criteria in the calls as follows: “You must be a good football player but also a good person.” The player from Haro managed to transform the national team into an environment free from media noise; This is something that both he and his working group value very much. He even admitted in one of his last press conferences: “You learn everything in life, and I don’t read the press as much as I used to.” And it is no secret that the presence of Sergio Ramos will disrupt this balance and peace, as happened during the period when Luis Aragonés lived with Raúl, due to the prominence of the Sevillian in the media and the usual movements of his circle in the media.

De la Fuente solved the problemNo matter how much Ramos insists on running away. Only an unexpected emergency, such as injuries to center backs, could open the door for Camas. Sergio will undoubtedly be one of Sevilla’s leaders this season, but the door to the national team was closed to him a long time ago. To him and all that calling him brings.